by Abbie Call — Panguitch won the state volleyball championship against Manila three sets to zero, determined to have fun playing their last games together.
The Byway — Western politicians continue to urge the federal government to pay more in local property taxes, or payment in lieu of taxes (PILT).
The Byway — The following are the unofficial results for the 2024 general election as of 8:48 a.m. on November 6 in Piute, Wayne and Garfield counties.
by Elaine Baldwin — U.S. Representative Celeste Maloy of Utah proposed legislation that would drastically cut the time of the federal permitting process.
by Simone Griffin — I have had several people ask me if Phill Lyman was still in the gubernatorial race. Yes, Phil Lyman is still running as a write-in candidate.
by B. Albrecht — True, cell phones have many pros, but they still have a lot of risks and having them in school will affect kids’ learning environments.
by Elaine Baldwin — In order for TikTok to be safe, lawmakers say it needs to have meaningful age verification and certain settings to protect children’s data.
by M. Burns — From my experience with cell phones and other technology in schools, I don’t think cell phones should be banned.
The Byway — Commemorating 20 years, the 2024 Escalante Canyons Arts Festival had the same high-caliber workshops, along with some new offerings.
by D. Harker — I understand; you don’t want distracted students who don’t learn anything. There must be action, but a phone ban is not the right approach.